Over the past 3 weeks or so, MSNBC's electoral map continues to show:
Obama - 264
McCain - 163
While other's in the MSM like CNN are finally showing Obama over the 270 needed, Chuck Todd and MSNBC continue to show their viewers it's a horserace. Maybe that's a good thing so we don't get cocky. But come on Chuck, use logic. At the very least, make Virginia blue. Poll after poll shows it's solidly for Obama.
Here is today's screen shot of MSNBC's electoral map:
Obama - 264
McCain - 163
Using logic and poll data, I made a new map that is identical to MSNBC's but put Virginia in Obama's column.
Obama - 277
McCain - 163
See Chuck, it's not that hard.
And just for fun, I made a worst case scenario map. Obama STILL wins.
Obama - 273
McCain - 265
As you can see, I purposely gave VA to McCain though it is solidly for Obama. The tossups are NV, MO, IN, OH, NC, and FL. I gave them to McCain just for fun too.
McCain has a lot of catching up to do. There's not enough time. So come on MSNBC, please stop making this sound like a horserace.
Build your own map here.
Update:
I wanted to add that I agree MSNBC is being conservative with their map. I can understand that after getting burned in 2000 and 2004 they want to be cautious. But my only point is recognizing Virgina and the polls there. I went to Electoral-Vote.com and noticed Obama has a +7% lead in New Hampshire and a +7% lead in Virgina. When looking at the MSNBC map, they show New Hampshire in Obama's column but not Virgina.
Just sayin'